NW Minnesota News

Johnson: Allowing spectators to view school sports events is 'a small move toward safely reopening our state'

By Kimberly James | Oct 13, 2020

Sen. Mark Johnson has issued a statement regarding the Minnesota Department of Education and Department of Health's updated planning guide for Minnesota schools in relation to school sports events and spectators.

Crookston City Council approves appointees for new Crookston Visitors Bureau

By Kimberly James | Sep 24, 2020

If approved by the Crookston City Council, the new Crookston Visitors Bureau will soon be able to have a say in how lodging tax revenue is spent.

Equality between Black and white students low in Minnesota, study shows

By Kimberly James | Aug 19, 2020

Minnesota ranked second-lowest in a recent WalletHub study that evaluated equality between Black and white students in educational progress throughout the 50 states.

Great Northern Transmission Line moves Minnesota Power closer to renewable energy goal

By Kimberly James | Jun 25, 2020

Minnesota Power's Great Northern Transmission Line is now functioning, providing renewable energy to two states and a Canadian province.